Medium Heavy Equipment Technician

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens

DiplomaNon-degreeCIP: 47.0302

The Medium and Heavy Trucking Equipment Technology program provides practical experience in the repair and maintenance of engines, fuel systems, electrical systems, clutch and transmissions, hydraulics, drivelines and axles, frame and suspension systems, steering systems, brake systems, air systems, foundation brakes, drive train component systems and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

Duration

20 Months

Credits

58 credits

Cost

Total Tuition/Fees $7,435.00 Textbook/Supplies Cost $7,351.00Show more

Format

In-Person

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

Program Pathway to Industrial ManagementFrom The University of Tennessee

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Medium Heavy Equipment Technician

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens

DiplomaNon-degreeCIP: 47.0302

Duration

20 Months

Credits

58 credits

Cost

Total Tuition/Fees $7,435.00 Textbook/Supplies Cost $7,351.00Show more

Format

In-Person

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

TroubleshootingRepairingCritical ThinkingOperations MonitoringQuality Control AnalysisActive ListeningEquipment MaintenanceOperation and ControlReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingActive LearningInstallationMonitoringEquipment SelectionCoordination

Knowledge

MechanicalBuilding and ConstructionCustomer and Personal ServiceDesignMathematicsComputers and ElectronicsProduction and ProcessingPublic Safety and SecurityAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguageEngineering and TechnologyTelecommunications

Abilities

Near VisionProblem SensitivityManual DexterityArm-Hand SteadinessDeductive ReasoningFinger DexterityOral ComprehensionControl PrecisionInformation OrderingMultilimb CoordinationVisualizationOral ExpressionInductive ReasoningExtent FlexibilityReaction TimeTrunk StrengthVisual Color DiscriminationCategory FlexibilityHearing SensitivityWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionStatic StrengthFar Vision

Tasks

Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and com
Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoi
Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, or mechanical equipment and machines.
Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equip
Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
Disassemble and repair mechanical control devices or valves, such as regulators, thermostats, or hyd
Lubricate wearing surfaces of mechanical parts, using oils or other lubricants.
Record conditions of cars, and repair and maintenance work performed or to be performed.
Inspect components such as bearings, seals, gaskets, wheels, and coupler assemblies to determine if
Repair or replace defective or worn parts such as bearings, pistons, and gears, using hand tools, to
Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure
Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and
Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment,
Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.
Comply with all applicable standards, policies, or procedures, such as safety procedures or the main
Study blueprints, design specifications, or manufacturers' recommendations to ascertain the configur
Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, rep
Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or
Use drones for inspecting roofs, gutters, and other hard-to-reach areas of buildings.
Shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches.
Install underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect
Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic
Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, or related equipment, following bluepr
Mount and fasten control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, or video cameras, and attach ele
Demonstrate systems for customers and explain details, such as the causes and consequences of false

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareFacilities management softwareData base user interface and query softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareIndustrial control softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareDocument management softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareWord processing softwareMaterials requirements planning logistics and supply chain softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareInventory management softwareGraphical user interface development softwareDevelopment environment softwareCompiler and decompiler softwareInternet browser softwareProject management softwareOperating system softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareAccounting softwareVideo creation and editing softwarePlatform interconnectivity software

Tools

Adjustable monkey wrenchesAdjustable widemouth pliersAdjustable wrenchesAir compressorsAllen wrenchesAmmetersAwlsBall peen hammersBattery chargersBolt cuttersBoring barsBrake bleeder wrenchesBrass driftsBrazing equipmentBreaker barsAbrasive rubbing stonesAbrasive wheelsBandsawsBench sawsBrakesBuffing machinesChain fallsCompressed air gunsCutoff sawsDeburring toolsDial calipersDial indicatorsDolliesAcetylene torchesAirhammer chisels

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsIndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognition

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